Associate Veterinarian – Small Animal, Exotic & Farm Animal Practice with No Weekends

JOB-6014

The Job Opportunity:
For the veterinarian who never wants every day to look the same, this opportunity offers the chance to see more, do more, and continue becoming a more versatile clinician.

An established veterinary practice is seeking an Associate Veterinarian to join a collaborative medical team, with both full-time and part-time opportunities available. The practice offers an unusually diverse clinical experience, caring for dogs, cats, exotic pets, and select farm animals across a caseload that includes preventive medicine, sick-patient care, urgent and emergency cases, dentistry, and surgery.

Doctors are encouraged to practice thoughtful, evidence-based medicine with meaningful clinical autonomy while having experienced colleagues available for collaboration and case discussion. Fear Free principles help guide a patient-centered approach to care, while modern diagnostic, surgical, dental, and monitoring technology gives veterinarians the resources to investigate cases thoroughly and expand their capabilities beyond routine general practice.

For veterinarians who enjoy surgery, the hospital offers an especially engaging environment. Doctors can gain exposure to soft tissue and emergency surgery, reproductive procedures, advanced dentistry, and orthopedic procedures, creating opportunities to strengthen existing skills or develop new areas of clinical interest.

Both experienced veterinarians and new graduates are encouraged to apply. Experienced doctors will find plenty of variety and room to bring their own interests to the practice, while newer veterinarians can benefit from dedicated mentorship across medicine, emergency care, dentistry, and surgery.

For a veterinarian who wants a career filled with interesting cases, hands-on learning, and the opportunity to keep expanding what they can confidently treat, this practice offers plenty of room to grow.

Practice Information:
This Fear Free-focused veterinary practice provides comprehensive care for a diverse patient population, including: dogs and cats, exotics, Small Mammals and select farm animals.  The hospital manages a varied caseload that includes wellness medicine, sick-patient care, urgent cases, and emergency presentations.  This variety creates opportunities for veterinarians to strengthen existing skills, gain exposure to more advanced procedures, and develop individual areas of clinical interest with support from experienced colleagues.

Clinical technology and resources include:

  • Ultrasound
  • Digital radiography
  • Digital dental radiography
  • Surgical laser
  • Cold laser therapy
  • Fluid pumps
  • Fluid warming equipment
  • Pulse oximetry
  • Patient warming systems
  • Comprehensive anesthesia monitoring
  • Surgical and dental equipment

Surgical capabilities and learning opportunities may include:

  • Routine and advanced soft tissue surgery
  • Reproductive surgery
  • Splenectomy
  • GDV surgery
  • Cesarean section
  • Advanced dentistry
  • Orthopedic procedures

Role Responsibilities:

  • Provide compassionate, evidence-based veterinary care
  • Practice with consideration for Fear Free and low-stress patient handling
  • Perform comprehensive physical examinations
  • Develop individualized diagnostic and treatment plans
  • Manage preventive and wellness cases
  • Diagnose and treat sick and injured patients
  • Evaluate and manage urgent and emergency presentations appropriate to the practice setting
  • Provide care for companion animals, exotic pets, and select farm animal species based on experience and interest
  • Perform surgical and dental procedures appropriate to experience and training
  • Utilize ultrasound, digital radiography, and digital dental radiography
  • Utilize comprehensive anesthesia monitoring and patient-warming equipment
  • Participate in more advanced surgical and dental procedures based on experience and professional interests
  • Communicate clearly and compassionately with clients regarding diagnoses and treatment options
  • Collaborate with veterinary colleagues and support professionals
  • Participate in case discussions and shared clinical learning
  • Maintain thorough and accurate medical records
  • Pursue continuing education and professional development
  • Develop individual medical, surgical, dental, exotic, or emergency interests
  • Contribute to a positive and collaborative hospital culture

Job Applicant Requirements:

  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree or equivalent
  • Eligibility for veterinary licensure in the state of practice
  • Commitment to high-quality, evidence-based veterinary medicine
  • Compassionate and patient-centered approach to veterinary care
  • Strong communication and interpersonal abilities
  • Collaborative approach to working with veterinary colleagues and support professionals
  • Interest in continued clinical learning and professional development
  • Comfort with or interest in developing skills across a varied caseload
  • Interest in surgery, dentistry, emergency medicine, exotic medicine, or farm animal medicine is welcomed but not required
  • Commitment to maintaining high professional and ethical standards

Experienced veterinarians and new graduates are encouraged to apply.  Dedicated mentorship is available for early-career doctors who want to build confidence in general medicine while developing additional skills in areas such as surgery, dentistry, urgent care, emergency medicine, or nontraditional species.

Compensation & Benefits May Include:

  • Competitive Compensation
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Retirement plan with employer contributions
  • Paid vacation, sick leave, and parental leave
  • Continuing education allowance
  • Paid continuing education opportunities
  • Dedicated new graduate mentorship
  • Hands-on clinical and procedural development
  • Collaborative case support and shared learning
  • Opportunities to develop individual clinical interests
  • Opportunities to participate in clinical studies
  • Wellness and mental health resources
  • Employee pet care benefits
  • Additional professional and personal benefits

The practice offers an environment where veterinarians can combine clinical autonomy with meaningful mentorship and hands-on learning, making it particularly well suited for doctors interested in building a broad and diverse set of veterinary skills.

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Note: The information contained in this job posting is provided by the hiring organization and is intended to describe the general nature and level of work associated with the position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, qualifications, benefits, compensation, or working conditions Job details, including compensation, benefits, schedules, and position requirements, are subject to change at the discretion of the hiring organization and may be modified without notice. While we strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information, we cannot guarantee the completeness or continued availability of any position listed. Submission of an application or inquiry does not guarantee an interview, employment, or placement.

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